Fred Allentoff

Fred Allentoff

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 41 years

Family Lawyer at Owings Mills, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

90 Painters Mill Road, Suite 230, Owings Mills, MD

About Fred

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 35%

Area includes separation and divorce, property division & distribution, child custody & visitation, child support, post-divorce enforcement, and domestic violence.

41 years

35%
Child Custody 25%

41 years

25%
General Practice 10%

Area includes personal injury, criminal defense, and will preparation.

41 years

10%
Landlord or Tenant 5%

Area includes litigation on behalf of landlords, such as breach of lease, breach of contract, wrongful detainer, and tenant holding over.

29 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 41 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1985

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Fred Allentoff

90 Painters Mill Road, Suite 230, Owings Mills, MD, 21117-3611

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Fred Allentoff's Reviews

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Posted by Ellen | October 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

My Experience with Mr. Allentoff

Mr. Allentoff handled my divorce case recently. I found him to be accessible and prompt with communications. He met all the timelines required to finish my case as soon as the speed, or lack of, the Baltimore City Court system allowed. He was also pleasant and professional.

Posted by John | August 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent job on my behalf

First, I would like to say that I rarely do reviews on social media, but I am motivated in this case. Finding myself facing a divorce, I didn't know who to call. I got a strong recommendation to see Fred. We talked first on the phone and then I came in for an initial consult. I figured if it didn...'t feel right, I could move on to someone else. Fred made me feel comfortable because he gave me his undivided attention during our meeting. He also had lots of questions and took detailed notes. Leaving, I felt I had the right person for the job. That day and all our conversations that followed, he always took time to explain things as clearly as possible. He always told me what I needed to hear, not what I wanted to hear. He also considered my input before moving forward at each step. I also never felt rushed or got the short shrift during any of our phone or in person meetings. Divorce, even in less complicated cases like mine (no kids, etc.), is a multi-step journey. So it is important that you feel that this person is experienced, gives good advice, is attentive to detail, and sees the big picture. Fred was all of that. The other thing is that I never felt that he was running up his billable time. Things take the time they do and he always billed me appropriately. So that also gave me peace of mind. In the end, we got a result that I was happy with and could live with. Fred Allentoff did an excellent job on my behalf! I recommend him without reservation.

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

very satisfied client

Based on his handling of my divorce case, I would recommend Mr. Allentoff to anyone. He is extremely experienced and knowledgeable. He is also highly conscientious about his work; I always had the sense that he was on top of the case and looking out for my interests. He listened to me and respected m...y wishes for how I wanted to pursue the case, but also offered some gentle, wise guidance. He is very thorough but he does not try to run up his number of billable hours.

Posted by Trevor | February 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I’d loathe to have Allentoff as Opposing Counsel

I can not speak highly enough about Fred and how he handled my divorce case. Fred is extremely detail oriented and absolutely thorough. He was able to provide clarity and reassurance for a confusing and difficult time. He was very careful to explain the process and options. And guided me flawless...ly. I hope that you never are never in need of his services, but if you have to head down that path, retain Fred and don’t look back. I can not recommend him highly enough. Fred is so good at what he does, I’m convinced that if I’m ever to break a mirror, Fred could negotiate only 2 years of bad luck. Seriously, give him a call, he is extremely good at what he does. Thanks again.

Posted by Nick | December 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding lawyer

I am writing to express my thanks to Mr. Fred for the handling of my recent divorce proceedings. Mr. Fred was professional at all times and kept me informed through the entire process. I could also count on him when I had questions or concerns regarding the process. I would recommend Mr. Fred to my f...amily and friends because of his professionalism. Great person, great lawyer.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Top Attorneys in Maryland, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Fred Allentoff

1996 - 2001

Partner, Bierer, Allentoff & Margolis

1987 - 1996

Partner, Bierer, Shar & Allentoff, PA

Associations

2014 - Present

Baltimore County Bar Association, Bench/Bar Committee

At Large Member

2014 - Present

Baltimore County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

2013 - Present

Simon E. Sobeloff Jewish Law Society

Member

2000 - Present

Bar Association of Baltimore County

Member

1990 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice

Contributor

1985 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Bar Association of Baltimore City

Member

Education

1984

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD

1977

University of Maryland, College Park

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Trying a Child 'Support Case

Child Support

Languages

English

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